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By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com

Scallops with Apple Salsa

For watching football I like to cook healthy items, and some unhealthy ones, so recently I tried my hand at scallops with an apple salsa.  The apples provided the tartness while the natural sweetness of the scallops helped bring everything together.  I really enjoyed it and believe you will to!

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh sea scallops
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Cajun spice (or Rock City Smokehouse Spice Blend)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon cilantro
• 1 granny smith apple
• 1/2 small red onion

Salsa

• Dust both sides of the scallops with the spice blend
• Dice the apple into small chunks
• Finely dice the onion
• Heat half of the butter in a large skillet on high until it starts to brown
• Add the onion and apple to the skillet
• After the onion has turned translucent and the apples start to brown, add the vinegar (about 5 minutes)
• Turn down heat to low
• Cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and remove to a bowl

Scallops

• Turn the heat back to high and add the remaining butter
• Once the butter starts to brown, add the scallops to the pan
• DO NOT TURN until they brown on the bottom and freely give from the pan (about 3 minutes, depends on heat and metal being used)
• Turn once, let brown on the other side, and remove from heat
• Place on a warm plate and top with the salsa
• Garnish with chopped cilantro

Enjoy!